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Lewis Hamilton "entirely justified" in tense Dutch GP radio exchange, says Alex Brundle

Alex Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton was fully justified in venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. The seven-time champion narrowly missed out on a podium at Zandvoort, taking the chequered flag in fourth place behind race winner Lando Norris and the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Hamilton was clearly frustrated throughout the race with ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·1h ago

Kimi Antonelli makes sensational claim over Mercedes F1 car

Mercedes enjoyed a strong opening half to the 2026 F1 campaign but has found its advantage slipping at recent rounds.

motorsport.com·2h ago

Lando Norris disagrees with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell on F1's pecking order

Lando Norris has disagreed with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for saying McLaren now boasts the best car in Formula 1 - arguing it’s his driving that’s making the difference. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix – Budapest and Zandvoort – from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, which went winless in the opening 10 rounds. Those early races in ...Keep reading

Crash.net·3h ago

Kimi Antonelli doubles down on Mercedes’ McLaren F1 title fears

Kimi Antonelli insists Mercedes no longer boasts the fastest car in F1.

motorsport.com·5h ago

Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza

Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but Mercedes' reliability woes over the first half of the campaign meant it has always been a ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track ...Keep reading

Planet F1·18h ago

Wolff defends Mercedes’ Dutch GP team orders decision

Toto Wolff has explained Mercedes team orders at the Dutch GP after George Russell was told to let Kimi Antonelli past for second place.

motorsportweek.com·18h ago

Kimi Antonelli makes surprise ‘not fastest anymore’ Mercedes assessment

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has frankly stated that Mercedes is "clearly not the fastest car" on the Formula 1 grid, after both its cars failed to topple Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix.

espn.com·19h ago

Russell plays down Mercedes' team orders

George Russell has said Mercedes was right to ask him to move over and let teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli by at the Dutch Grand Prix even if it cost him ground in the championship.

motorsport.com·19h ago

Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title

The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be the third best. But Norris, now fourth in the standings with 159 points ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·19h ago

Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making it just two victories in six for Mercedes due to Ferrari also claiming a couple. It marks a far cry from the ...Keep reading